Join WaterAid as an evaluation consultant for the HSBC Water Programme

Rekha, 18, holding a glass of clean drinking water in Birtadeurali, Nepal, 2019.
Image: WaterAid/ Mani Karmacharya

Want to use your skills in participatory evaluation and learning for impact to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? 

Join WaterAid as an evaluation consultant for the HSBC Water Programme to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 


In 2012, the HSBC Water Programme (HWP) was launched, bringing together the expertise of WaterAid, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Earthwatch to help tackle the global water challenge. WaterAid is implementing the programme in six countries to transform lives and economies through increased access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

The programme will end in March 2020 and WaterAid is undertaking an evaluation to assess WaterAid’s contributions to the programme and how the learning generated can be applied. 

We are looking for a consultant to lead the evaluation and deliver the following outputs by end of April 2020:

  1. Evaluation report 
  2. 6-12 case studies from across the six countries 
  3. Presentation of findings and recommendations

The consultancy is expected to require 70 days between September 2019 and April 2020.

The evaluation will use a participatory and collaborative methodology with the country, regional and UK teams involved in the programme. It is expected that the evaluation lead will work remotely with some meetings at WaterAid’s office in London

To be successful, you’ll need: 

  • Extensive evaluation experience in international development contexts
  • Ability to engage with, listen to and learn from a broad range of stakeholders
  • Ability to write concise reports underpinned by rigorous critical analysis 

Download the full terms of reference >


Interested consultants or consultancy teams are requested to submit their CVs and an expression of interest to [email protected] using the format indicated below, not exceeding five pages:

  • Brief understanding of the task
  • Summary of the approaches and methods proposed
  • Names, roles, responsibilities and key relevant experience of the team members
  • Overview of proposed budget and work plan

Due date:  Monday 19 August at 10am UK time

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WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at [email protected]